Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 · Master-Planned · 9 Villages · Market Report
Master-Planned Community · Orange County · 92694
Data Period: January 1 – April 30, 2026 | Source: CRMLS
Community Overview
Ladera Ranch is one of Orange County's most successful master-planned communities — a 4,000-acre development divided into nine distinct villages, each with its own character, architecture, and amenity set. Located in unincorporated South Orange County near the border of Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch was developed primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s and today is home to approximately 26,000 residents across a diverse mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums.
The community's amenity infrastructure is among the most extensive in South OC. Residents share access to a private water park (Terramor Aquatic Park), a skate park, 13 community pools, 18 parks, a dedicated dog park, a disc golf course, community gardens, and multiple clubhouses serving different villages. Over 17 miles of maintained hiking and biking trails connect the community's neighborhoods and link to broader South OC trail systems including connections toward Doheny State Beach.
Ladera Ranch is organized under the Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC), which governs the community's common spaces, architectural standards, and shared amenities. Individual villages also have sub-associations. Covenant Hills, the gated village within Ladera Ranch, adds an additional layer of security with 24-hour staffed access and is home to some of the community's most premium properties.
The community is served by Capistrano Unified School District. Schools are intentionally positioned within or adjacent to villages so that many homes are within walking distance. The Mercantile East and West shopping centers provide day-to-day retail within the community. The I-5 and Ortega Highway provide freeway access, and the 241 Toll Road is approximately 10 minutes away.
Data scope: Covers MLS Area LD – Ladera Ranch.
Community Amenities
Location & Commute
Market Snapshot — Single-Family Homes
Ladera Ranch entered 2026 as one of South OC's stronger performers, recording 47 single-family home sales in January through April at a median of $1,810,000 — up 8.4% from $1,670,000 in the same period last year. The attached market contributed an additional 44 closings at a median of approximately $875,000. Notably, the price reduction rate for SFR dropped to 27.7% — one of the lowest across South OC communities — suggesting that Ladera Ranch sellers are pricing accurately and buyers are responding without the negotiation friction seen in some other markets. The 99.6% average sale-to-list ratio confirms this dynamic.
Detailed Statistics
SFR = Single-family residences. Attached = Condominiums and townhomes. PPSF recalculated from close price ÷ living area. Outliers removed per data methodology. Covers MLS Area LD – Ladera Ranch.
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Market Trends — Single-Family Homes
Price, price/SF, DOM, and SP/LP charts use a 3-month rolling window ending on the labeled month. Monthly counts are raw (unsmoothed). Single-family residences. Source: CRMLS.
3-month rolling median
3-month rolling median
3-month rolling average
Raw monthly count
Raw monthly count · On Market Date
3-month rolling avg · Y-axis min 94%
Price Range Distribution — Single-Family Homes
Attached Market — Price Range Distribution
Property Segments
| Segment | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| With Pool | — | — |
| Without Pool | — | — |
Based on trailing 12 months of closed SFR sales.
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Ladera Ranch Specialists
Carin Dohling specializes in Ladera Ranch residential real estate at Bullock Russell. Her deep knowledge of Ladera's distinct villages, amenity structures, and HOA systems makes her an invaluable guide.
Jim Holder brings extensive South OC expertise to Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Irvine at Bullock Russell. His broad market knowledge and commitment to client success make him a trusted resource.
Bobby Theodossis serves Ladera Ranch and San Juan Capistrano at Bullock Russell, with knowledge of South OC's master-planned and historic communities.
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